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L3Harris begins work on South Korean AEW&C aircraft, eyes further international opportunities

18th February 2026

The company remains upbeat about its Indo-Pacific and European prospects, with its AERIS X system onboard a Bombardier 6500 proving an attractive option for air forces’ growing AEW&C needs.

Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

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Saudi Arabia air report: The world’s fourth-largest UAV market seeks to strengthen domestic industry

17th February 2026

With $9.18 billion in uncontracted programmes — including a potential multi-billion-dollar MQ-9B deal — Saudi Arabia’s UAV sector is poised for significant further growth and industrial expansion.

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Thales is continuing the development of the Spy‘Ranger UAS as the system concludes its industrial test phase and is looking into methods to improve battery …

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11th July 2016

Boeing has been awarded a $78 million contract, with options, from the US Air Force (USAF) to train maintenance personnel for its KC-46 Pegasus aerial …

Farnborough 2016: Meteoric cost saving potential

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Farnborough 2016: Meteoric cost saving potential

11th July 2016

Meteor, a radar guided beyond visual range air-to-air missile, is being showcased on an operational aircraft for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016). Meteor …

Farnborough 2016: Boeing secures UK aircraft contracts

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Farnborough 2016: Boeing secures UK aircraft contracts

11th July 2016

Boeing has confirmed mutiple deals with the UK including a $2.3 billion deal with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 50 AH-64E Apaches for the British …

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Farnborough 2016: Leonardo unveils dual-role M-346 (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Leonardo unveils dual-role M-346 (video)

11th July 2016

Newly re-branded aerospace manufacturer Leonardo has unveiled a dual-role variant of its M-346 trainer aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, which can be used for both …

Farnborough 2016: Textron buys ATAC

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Farnborough 2016: Textron buys ATAC

11th July 2016

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Farnborough 2016: Airbus provides UK F-35 crypto keys

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Farnborough 2016: Airbus provides UK F-35 crypto keys

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Lockheed Martin CC-130J support extended

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Lockheed Martin CC-130J support extended

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Lockheed Martin has received a $389 million (USD), five-year contract extension from the Canadian government to provide In Service Support (ISS) for the Royal Canadian …

Farnborough 2016: FLIR showcases 380-HLDc for military market

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Farnborough 2016: FLIR showcases 380-HLDc for military market

11th July 2016

FLIR Systems launched its Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc airborne thermal imaging system at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) on 11 July. The new gimbal is …

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CAE and Draken International have used the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is designed …

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